Trying to remove flush mount finish nails

I am trying to remove an overhead kitchen cabinet however the installer nailed it to the frame of the cabinet on the right. The cabinet I am trying to remove is deeper than the other cabinet so the finish nails are in the middle of the cabinet wall that I am trying to remove.
I need to remove this cabinet so I can trim it to accommodate a refrigerator that is taller than the opening.
Can anyone suggest a way I can remove these trim nails? It is a small space to work in. I thought I could use a tap and drive the nail all the way throught the cabinet wall but its a struggle to try to work inside of the cabinet.
I was wondering if I could use a drill to force the finish nail through the cabinet wall.
Thanks for your help!
Paula

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Trying to remove flush mount finish nails

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Originally Posted by pms1228

I am trying to remove an overhead kitchen cabinet however the installer nailed it to the frame of the cabinet on the right. The cabinet I am trying to remove is deeper than the other cabinet so the finish nails are in the middle of the cabinet wall that I am trying to remove.
I need to remove this cabinet so I can trim it to accommodate a refrigerator that is taller than the opening.
Can anyone suggest a way I can remove these trim nails? It is a small space to work in. I thought I could use a tap and drive the nail all the way throught the cabinet wall but its a struggle to try to work inside of the cabinet.
I was wondering if I could use a drill to force the finish nail through the cabinet wall.
Thanks for your help!
Paula

There is usually room between the cabinets on the top and bottom. Place shims between them and drive them up from the bottom and down from the top. You should see the frames separate. Continue until you can fit in a metal blade and cut the nails.
Remove the fasteners in the cabinet back first.
Ron

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Trying to remove flush mount finish nails

there appears to be a very little space at the top but the bottom of the 2 cabinets are really tight. the only kind of shim i know about is wood and it would not fit between the space. is there a shim that has a very thin starting edge? (sorry i'm new at this.)

Trying to remove flush mount finish nails

there appears to be a very little space at the top but the bottom of the 2 cabinets are really tight. the only kind of shim i know about is wood and it would not fit between the space. is there a shim that has a very thin starting edge? (sorry i'm new at this.)

Trying to remove flush mount finish nails

Quote:

Originally Posted by pms1228

there appears to be a very little space at the top but the bottom of the 2 cabinets are really tight. the only kind of shim i know about is wood and it would not fit between the space. is there a shim that has a very thin starting edge? (sorry i'm new at this.)

Then just start at the top. As you do, the face frames will separate and you'll be able to tap in shims from the front.
Then do sell plastic shims that resemble wood ones. I just bought a package at the local Big box store.
Ron

Trying to remove flush mount finish nails

Use a nail punch and hammer the nails all the way in until it clears the wall. Now you will only have small round holes that may or may not be noticeable when you reinstall it. If it pops out on the other side, cut it with a pair of heavy diagonal cutters or something.

Bo
Remember,
If the women don't find you handsome,
they should at least find you handy.
(Red Green)

Trying to remove flush mount finish nails

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Originally Posted by dtsman

Use a nail punch and hammer the nails all the way in until it clears the wall. Now you will only have small round holes that may or may not be noticeable when you reinstall it. If it pops out on the other side, cut it with a pair of heavy diagonal cutters or something.

Bo

Remember,If the women don't find you handsome,they should at least find you handy. (Red Green)

I'd be worried about splitting the trim by driving the head through all the way. I may have missed this info, but was it ever stated as to how wide this trim is? Driving a nail through an inch of material can easily split the material. Just my experience anyway.